FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Shelly Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Shelly Park Small Business Loans
Shelly Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Shelly Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Shelly Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.